Simpson College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$45,306

2.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$23,637

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

88.9%

1,646 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,163

94.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

65.7%

195 Graduates

About

Simpson College is a higher education institution located in Warren County, IA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Simpson College were General Health & Wellness (35 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (30 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (25 degrees).

In 2023, 365 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Simpson College. 54.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (295 degrees), 10.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (28 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Simpson College is $45,306, which is $16,026 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Simpson College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 439 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Simpson College is $45,306, which is $16,026 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,637.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending Simpson College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$45,306

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Simpson College was $45,306. The cost of tuition at Simpson College is $16,026 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Simpson College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,637

2023 Value

1.95%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Simpson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,637. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Simpson College grew by 1.95%.

This chart compares the average net price of Simpson College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,897

Room and Board

$1,114

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Simpson College was of $8,897 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 7.84% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,114. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 2.79% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Simpson College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Simpson College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.04% with respect to 2022, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Simpson College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Simpson College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 439 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Simpson College received 1,646 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.91% annual growth. Out of those 1,646 applicants, 1,463 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,163 students enrolled at Simpson College in 2023.

Simpson College has an overall enrollment yield of 23.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,463

Accepted Out of 1,646

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Simpson College was 88.9% (1,463 admissions from 1,646 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 89.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 4.91%, while admissions grew by 4.65%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Simpson College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Simpson College in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Simpson College had a total enrollment of 1,163 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Simpson College is 1,098 students and the part-time enrollment is 65. This means that 94.4% of students enrolled at Simpson College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Simpson College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.2% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% Two or More Races, 3.78% Black or African American, 1.89% Asian, 0.258% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.086% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Simpson College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42%), followed by White Male (34.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.44%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50%), followed by White Male (33.3%) and Two or More Races Male (4.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Simpson College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,163 students. The full-time enrollment at Simpson College is 1,098 and the part-time enrollment is 65. This means that 94.4% of students enrolled at Simpson College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Simpson College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Simpson College was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Simpson College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Simpson College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
875 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
127 enrolled students
Two or More Races
50 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Simpson College is 75.2% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% Two or More Races, 3.78% Black or African American, 1.89% Asian, 0.258% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.086% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 16 students (1.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 31 more women than men received degrees from Simpson College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Simpson College is white (295 degrees awarded). There were 10.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (28 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Simpson College is General Health & Wellness (35 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (30 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (25 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Simpson College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (15 degrees awarded), History (9 degrees), and Protective Services (37 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Simpson College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (225,205 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (196,629 people), Other managers (185,530 people), Secondary school teachers (155,020 people), and Police officers (148,568 people).

The most specialized majors at Simpson College in 2023 are English (15 degrees awarded), History (9 degrees), Protective Services (37 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Simpson College are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Simpson College are English (15 degrees awarded), History (9 degrees), Protective Services (37 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Simpson College are Elementary & secondary schools (379,374 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (352,259 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (243,252 people), Legal services (146,853 people), and Computer Systems Design (146,690 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Simpson College.

Most Common (2023)

General Health & Wellness
35 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
30 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
25 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Simpson College was General Health & Wellness with 35 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Simpson College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

167

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

198

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 167 degrees were awarded to men at Simpson College, which is 0.843 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (198).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Simpson College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Simpson College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.29 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Simpson College in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 1.67 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

65%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 65% of students graduating from Simpson College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Simpson College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.62% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
295 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
28 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Simpson College is white (295 degrees awarded). There were 10.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (28 degrees).

3.84% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
171 degrees awarded
White Male
124 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Simpson College is white female (171 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (124 degrees).

Operations

Simpson College has an endowment valued at nearly $81.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.92M (6.01%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Simpson College had a total salary expenditure of 46.9M. Simpson College employs 32 Professors, 22 Assistant professors and 13 Associate professors. Most academics at Simpson College are Male Professor (18), Female Professor (14), and Male Assistant professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Simpson College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 58 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 41 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Endowment

$81.9M

2023 Endowment

14%

decline from 2022

Simpson College has an endowment valued at about $81.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Simpson College declined 14% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $30.5M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Simpson College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.9M

2023 Salaries

6.72%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Simpson College paid a median of $15.9M in salaries, which represents 33.8% of their overall expenditure ($46.9M) and a 6.72% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.07% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.72M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Simpson College paid a total of $4.72M to 76 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Simpson College were Professor with 32 employees, Assistant professor with 22 employees, and Associate professor with 13 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Simpson College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 58 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 41 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Simpson College was Male Professor with 18 employees, Female Professor with 14 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Simpson College.

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